Python Backend Developer

Summary

Join Oowlish, a rapidly growing Latin American software development company, and collaborate with clients from the US and Europe on cutting-edge digital solutions. As a remote Python Developer, you will build and maintain backend services, ensuring seamless user experiences. This role offers opportunities for professional development and growth within a supportive, award-winning work environment. You will work with a team using Agile workflows and contribute to a platform used globally. The position requires strong Python and backend development skills, database experience, and comfort with remote collaboration. Oowlish provides a remote-first environment with flexible hours and various benefits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience with Python development
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and backend service design
• Experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to code quality
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services and RESTful APIs using Python
• Collaborate with frontend, design, and product teams to build scalable and reliable systems
• Work with relational and/or non-relational databases (SQL, NoSQL)
• Ensure the backend architecture is efficient, secure, and scalable
• Occasionally support or collaborate with frontend tasks if familiar with React
• Participate in Agile workflows, code reviews, and technical discussions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with React
• Willingness to occasionally contribute to frontend development tasks
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) is a plus
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Benefits

• Home office
• Flexible Hours
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Career plans to allow for extensive growth in the company
• International Projects
• Oowlish English Program (Technical and Conversational)
• Oowlish Fitness with Total Pass
• Pet adoption incentive
• PTO Bonus
• Games and Competitions